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Police Officer (Hiring Incentive for Iowa Certified and Non-Certified)

City of Ames, Iowa · Ames, IA · 1 mo ago
Information Technology$33.35–$48.84/hrFull-time

The City of Ames is conducting a recruitment to fill current openings for Police Officer with the City of Ames Police Department.

About the Role

Police Officers perform work related to the enforcement of law, maintenance of order, protection of life and property, and prevention of crime; contributes to citywide problem-solving and performs related work as required. Work is within a 24/7/365 environment and subject to shift assignment and occasional mandatory overtime.

Hiring Wage Incentive

For this recruitment, any Iowa certified Officer, OR, any out-of-state certified Officer who can gain certification through examination with the ILEA, who begins employment as a result of this recruitment, shall receive a hiring wage incentive to equal $2000. Any non-certified Officer who begins employment from this recruitment shall receive a hiring wage incentive to equal $1000.

This incentive shall be paid in the following increments:

  • 50% upon hire
  • 25% after 6 months of employment
  • 25% after probationary period ends or 12 months of employment (whichever is later)

Pay

The current starting annual salary for this position is $68,965 ($33.35 per hour). Specified months of City of Ames PD service are applied as step increases, per the PPME bargaining agreement. Annual salaries for Police Officers are based on a 2068 hours worked schedule. Salaries may be subject to change according to worked overtime.

The City of Ames is offering lateral transfers for certified officers, up to step D (49-72 months). Current Iowa Law Enforcement Academy certification will be required before applying any step consideration.

The current steps (July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027) are outlined below:

  • 0-12 months: $33.35 hourly / $68,965 annually
  • 3-24 months: $34.55 hourly / $71,441 annually
  • 25-48 months: $36.53 hourly / $75,554 annually
  • 49-72 months: $38.52 hourly / $79,664 annually

Schedule

Work is within a 24/7/365 environment and subject to shift assignment and occasional mandatory overtime.

Additional Information

Centrally located in the heart of Iowa, Ames is a vibrant, progressive community with more than 66,000 residents providing an excellent quality of life. Home to Iowa State University, Ames offers year-round recreation opportunities, diverse cultural offerings, a stable economy, safe neighborhoods, and a high-achieving school district.

Residency requirement: Yes. Residency requirement areas: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/b15a259924c342e1a434d38c270a4a0b

For applicants, please see the dates of application review for timely consideration.

To witness what it is like to work for the City of Ames Police Department and find additional information on the pre-employment requirements, please visit the Ames PD website: Join the Ames Police Department. For further information please also see the Ames Police Department Facebook Page and City of Ames Police X Page (formerly Twitter).

Job Number: 26-2216-01. Department: Police. Job Type: Full-Time. FLSA: Non-Exempt. Bargaining Unit: PPME. Opening Date: 09/04/2026. Closing Date: 10/9/2026 12:00 PM Central. Location: 515 Clark Avenue, Ames, IA, 50010.

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